We’re in for big-city vibes this weekend, Kansas City. Marquee sports matchups, a cultural festival, musical theater, and somehow more.
(Oh, and before we get into it: As we reported on social media, the City Market farmers market will be open on Saturdays and Sundays starting this weekend. At last!)
Sports in KC
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals
April 4-6
The Orioles are here with chips on their wings. The Royals ended their World Series hopes last season with a two-game Wild Card sweep on the road; now they’re showing up at our doorstep looking to get those wins back. Which bird is best?
Each game has great promotions. Friday is Bark at the Park night, Saturday gives the first 10,000 fans a T-shirt, and Sunday gives the first 15,000 a Vinny Pasquantino bobblehead. Buy tickets here.
Sporting Kansas City vs. St. Louis City SC
April 5
There’s always electricity when cross-state rivals come to Kansas City. St. Louis City SC is off to a 2-2-2 start, and Sporting KC is clawing for its first win, but with rivalry games, pride often supersedes records. Grab tickets online, and buy them in the Cauldron if you want to be in the center of the energy.
Artist Garage Sale
April 5
If you’re looking to add some art (or art supplies) to your inventory, head to Cherry Pit Collective in Union Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. It’s spring cleaning for the studio, and it’s slashing prices for the Artist Garage Sale. Items range from paintings to stained glass and handmade paper. Here’s the Facebook event page.
Noah’s Bandage Run
April 6
On Sunday morning, head to the Corporate Woods in Overland Park for the tenth annual Noah’s Bandage Run. It’s a 5K run (or walk) that benefits Noah’s Bandage Project, an organization that helps fight childhood cancer. Bring bandages to donate!
Packet pickup is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday or 7:30 a.m. the day of the race.
Holi – Festival of Colors
April 6
During the Hindu celebration of Holi, people cast differences of any kind aside in favor of a simple pleasure: pelting everyone around you in colored powder and water. On Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., join the fun near the Founders Park Shelter in the Corporate Woods. There’ll be food, $2 color packets, and a DJ.
Theater in KC
Back to the Future: The Musical
April 4-6
After shows each night from April 1 to 3, Back to the Future: The Musical will finish its run at the Kansas City Music Hall this weekend. The musical adaptation of the 1985 blockbuster has been praised since it premiered in 2020, including during its 2023 Broadway run—and now you can see it in your own city.
There are five shows from Friday to Sunday. Ticket prices vary by seat and showtime.
Alphabet Soup: Theater From Queer Voices opening
April 4-6
While Back to the Future’s run is ending, Alphabet Soup: Theater From Queer Voices’s run at the Whim Space in Pendleton Heights is just beginning. Enjoy six short plays written by LGBTQ+ playwrights in Kansas City. They tackle relationships, siblinghood, mortality, and consequences.
Performances run April 4-7 and 11-13. General admission is $25, and premium seats are $30.